I don't even know where to begin. This isn't a backpackers' hostel as you might imagine — it's a truly special, unique, and atypical place. A place of dreams and wonders, a place of beauty. You come here and suddenly you want to stay forever instead of going out sightseeing 😄 The couple who owns the place is absolutely lovely. And everyone here is SO quiet and respectful — I heard nothing but silence and whispers, even at 9 pm, even at 9 am... In my room, there was a young guy, around 18, who told me he came here after six horrendous nights in another hostel that was only $5 cheaper per night — a place where he'd lived in constant, noisy hell. He was so moved to finally have a peaceful night’s sleep, in such an exceptional setting, that he was on the verge of tears. People, come here if you're traveling solo, as a couple, or as two friends looking for peace, quiet joy, beauty, happiness… and sleep! If you're a loud, rowdy group of party-goers with booze in hand — please, kindly stay somewhere else :'D

If all hostels were like this I would never stay at anyplace other than a hostel. You start to relax once you enter the property due to the helpful staff and tropical grounds. The owner helped set up a dive trip I was interested in and provided me with towels to take aboard that I needed to bring. The room while not large was very comfortable and the bathroom and kitchen areas were always clean indicating that the other guests were being respectful of the rules. The common areas is very comfortable and great to chill and hangout at. They also have washers and dryers and a nice pool to relax by.

I didn't stay longer

Loved the tropical oasis vibe. Everyone was really friendly, staff and guests. Provided a helpful orientation to Cairns. Staff even popped a dollar into our aircon unit one night which was kind. Bat's and bird flying overhead, and the outdoor areas were lovely to spend time despite the ever present rain. They also helped me book my day tour snorkeling on the GBR, as well as the sky rail, which was helpful.

I throughly enjoyed my stay, the following is simply some helpful feedback, I would definitely stay again!Based on the photos I thought there would be more seated lounge areas. Lamps next to the beds would be nice. Saturday night was really busy, and Sunday morning it took a while to find an available bathroom. Would be great if Bathrooms had more surface area to place your toiletries. Kitchens are small.

1. Both the front desk and the staff are very friendly. Kathy will help solve the demands you put forward. There is a very nice young lady at the front desk. When you don't know the place, she will take you there in person. A slightly older staff member sees that you are going downstairs to check out and helps take the luggage down the stairs. It makes people feel very warm here. 2. The rooms, toilets and kitchens are tidied up very cleanly. 3. This accommodation is arranged very warmly. 4. The check-in and check-out processes are arranged in an orderly manner and you can handle them by yourself. 5. The bed and the quilt are comfortable to sleep in.

1. There may be very small ants coming into the room. Be careful not to leave sweet things uncovered and placed, which will attract more. 2. 2. Pay attention to the battery power of the safe. If there is no power, it won't be able to be opened. If it can't be opened, go to the front desk. They will definitely help you deal with it. 3. The room is not soundproof. If you have prepared sleep earplugs yourself, there will be no impact at all. 4.The door of Room 5 is difficult to close.

The whole experience of staying at Traveller's Oasis was brilliant. I've stayed in many hostels over the years and this is hands down the best one. As soon as you walk through the gate there is a whole host of fun artwork and things to look at, and the gorgeous pool is a very welcoming sight in the heat! There is a relaxed and welcoming ambience that is hard to create but it feels effortless here, and we wish we could have stayed longer. The facilities are clean and well-equipped, and the outdoor rain shower is an absolute must! Great location near a Woolies and also close to the departure point for the Karunda scenic railway which was ideal. Couldn't recommend staying here more!

Nothing!

I had a private room with a fridge. There was air conditioning and a fan. There were two bathrooms with showers down the hall and more in other spots but there was always one of these available. There were two kitchen areas available and a barbecue. There was a pool. It was very clean with a staff that cleaned and disinfected each room between guests. I was able to book two tours from the office. It is right near the train station.

One morning a cockroach jumped onto my head and ran down my arm. I was able to catch it in a drawer and throw it outside - I don't blame the place, they were very clean. The walls were thin which was not a problem my first night but the second nigh my neighbor was talking on the phone well into the morning until I went and knocked on the door. There is not staff available on-site outside of certain hours.

Charismatic backpackers, clean room, good location but it is a 10-15 min walk into town. Supermarket and shopping centre around the corner, though.

Broken door (didn't lock). Fixed it myself with an improvised solution but it needs a new lock. Biggest issue is the bathroom situation. It's a charming old house which comes with just a few bathrooms. That makes you constantly looking for a vacant bathroom, especially during peak times. If everyone has a shower in the morning you are screwed. Separate toilets would make it much more comfortable.

I have never stayed in a better hostel than this one. Everything is just perfect - the organization, the cleanliness, the comfort, the facilities (pool, several kitchens and communal areas, amazing outdoor showers, yoga lawn, laundry), the dorms (lots of space and places to put your stuff, super comfy beds), the check in and out processes, etc. The owners are always there and looking out for you with whatever you may need. This makes it really special and you don t feel like staying in a typical hostel but rather with family and friends. I loved that there are several houses with kitchen, bathrooms and only a few doorms each and the to the needs designed and carefully selected and decorated outdoor areas. I was sad to leave after only 2 nights! Thank you for making my stay so very much enjoyable!

Staff were really sweet and Kathy helped me with my queries and booking for certified diving at the Great Barrier Reef. The common spaces were clean and tidy and there were 3 kitchens that could be used if any one of them was occupied. They had all the necessary cooking equipment except a rice cooker but that's not too big a deal. Overall, very clean in all the spaces - rooms, toilets. The bed and blankets were really comfortable and the fan speed made the room cool enough that air-conditioning wasn't needed. Traveller's Oasis is also really close to Cairn's Central (5 min walk), a shopping mall where you can find Woolsworth and Coles if you want to get groceries. I would return again if I'm ever back in Cairns :)

Some of the toilets had sinks that were a little small which made it a little hard to wash up without getting water everywhere. Everything else was great :)

All was great! The place, the garden, the people, the location. We traveled with a 7-year old and were not sure if this will be a right place for us, but definitely it was the right place. We felt there very well. What is especially worth to mention is the cleanliness. They really paid attention to that and you can see the staff taking care of this place a lot. There is also a lot of space to rest, to make a meal (several kitchens) and that's also a big advantage of Traveler's Oasis. You can also meet there very interesting people, which we did :)

All was good.